I watched this movie on Sci-Fi and it lasted 3 hours (including commercials), which means they had to pad at least an hour of fodder into this run-of-the-mill monster flick. The suspense wasn't there - it certainly can't be compared to 'Jaws.' The creature wasn't particularly scary - think a walking 'Jaws' shark. The film was riddled with cliches - the disbelieving townsfolk, the belligerent military, etc. The film's only salvation is the fine lead actors, especially a pre-'Sex and the City' Kim Cattrall. But it is all they can do to not let the film drag them down with it. 2/10.